Francois de Bondy — Sur Les Balcons Du Ciel...

Paris , Bernard Grasset, 1928. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this scarce novel by Francois de Bondy, a bright signed presentation copy from the author. The first edition of this work, a scarce volume. In the original French. Scarce limited edition of two hundred and twenty copies on Alfa paper with a signed dedication from the author to half title. This number VII. Written by Francois de Bondy. In the original French.  Rebound in quarter straight up grain morocco over marbled boards, with five raised bands, gilt lettering to spine. Original wraps bound in with the volume. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only, lightly rubbed to back strip and lightly bumped to extremities of boards. Minor ink stain bleeding through affecting up to p. 71 to upper margin, only affecting minor and occasional text. Ink inscription offsetting to facing leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to first and last few leaves, otherwise pages generally clean with minor age toning, as usual with the type of paper used. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .